TM9438 Song in a Yellow Key 42×48 oil on panel

Late spring and early autumn share a multitude of yellows, and with that yellow comes a bold dose of sunshine and, dare I say, moments of bliss. Yellow is the color of uplift and joy. It is also a difficult color for the painter, who must find a way to mix a range of yellows without losing the clarity of the hue and its emotional impact. Ever hear of a dark yellow? Rarely, and it’s almost never happy.  Hence, my Song in a Key of Yellow is about joy, the seasons, and the music of nature. Details below.

P.S. Do you ever find the bird you know is singing in a nearby tree? I rarely do, but I know he’s in there.

TM9438 Song in a Yellow Key – detail from right and above center showing movement through use of soft and hardedges

TM9438 Song in a Yellow Key – detail from right side with leaves and pale blue sky beyond

TM9438 Song in a Yellow Key – detail from center

TM9438 Song in a Yellow Key – detail from lower right